PICTURE UPDATE: Newport man who raped child jailed

A NEWPORT man who admitted raping a child under 13 was jailed for 10 years.

Ryan Edwards, 24, of St David’s Crescent, persuaded the girl to get into a compromising situation with him in October last year, when he was then 23, Cardiff Crown Court heard.

Ieuan Bennett, prosecuting, told the court that in interview the victim said she’d asked the defendant to “stop because it was going too far”.

She remembers the defendant asking her: “Don’t you want it to happen? Because I do.” She remembers telling him “I don’t know because, like, I don’t know – you’re meant to have your first time with someone special”.

“She remembers the defendant telling her “Yeah but it doesn’t matter”.

“It of course is rape because she was under 13 and could not give consent. No doubt of course the defendant knew her age.

“There’s no claim he threatened her or used any violence.”

Edwards pleaded guilty to three counts of rape of a child under 13.

Rupert Lowe, defending, said: “He’s not somebody who will do anything like this again. This was an immature young man with no previous record and from a good family.

“He was the adult, she was the child. She was reciprocating, but the responsibility was entirely his.”

Judge Philip Richards told Edwards: “You were in a far more powerful position – you should have been behaving as an example to her. Instead you abused her. There was a gross abuse of trust.”

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He sentenced Edwards to 10 years in prison for each of the three counts, to run concurrently.

Edwards was also told to pay a £120 victim surcharge and was barred from working with children and must register as a sex offender for life.

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10 years ? The British "justice" system should hang it's head in shame

10 years ? The British "justice" system should hang it's head in shameAdrian Williams

10 years ? The British "justice" system should hang it's head in shame

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Thor at the door says...8:30am Wed 30 Apr 14

Words fail me.... Hang him

Words fail me.... Hang himThor at the door

Words fail me.... Hang him

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Mervyn James says...8:40am Wed 30 Apr 14

I thought British justice priorities the most hateful and unacceptable crimes of abusing children, this man will be out in 4 years. Maybe time we reverted to natural justice as opposed to 'human rights' applied justice that penalises those most vulnerable. I feel sure if put in the stocks in John Frost Square I can guarantee he will never do it again. We are all fed up of paedo's getting treatments that don't work, they cannot stop their vile behaviour, so we must stop them.

I thought British justice priorities the most hateful and unacceptable crimes of abusing children, this man will be out in 4 years. Maybe time we reverted to natural justice as opposed to 'human rights' applied justice that penalises those most vulnerable. I feel sure if put in the stocks in John Frost Square I can guarantee he will never do it again. We are all fed up of paedo's getting treatments that don't work, they cannot stop their vile behaviour, so we must stop them.Mervyn James

I thought British justice priorities the most hateful and unacceptable crimes of abusing children, this man will be out in 4 years. Maybe time we reverted to natural justice as opposed to 'human rights' applied justice that penalises those most vulnerable. I feel sure if put in the stocks in John Frost Square I can guarantee he will never do it again. We are all fed up of paedo's getting treatments that don't work, they cannot stop their vile behaviour, so we must stop them.

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welshmen says...10:08am Wed 30 Apr 14

A rope tie with Six foot drop, paedophilier justice, won't do it again, first offence give them the drop.... End of....

A rope tie with Six foot drop, paedophilier justice, won't do it again, first offence give them the drop.... End of....welshmen

A rope tie with Six foot drop, paedophilier justice, won't do it again, first offence give them the drop.... End of....

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Gareth says...11:02am Wed 30 Apr 14

Alas, if we give these criminals life (the same sentence as murder), then these sick scum may likely consider murdering their victims afterwards. After all, what will they have to lose?

Alas, if we give these criminals life (the same sentence as murder), then these sick scum may likely consider murdering their victims afterwards. After all, what will they have to lose?Gareth

Alas, if we give these criminals life (the same sentence as murder), then these sick scum may likely consider murdering their victims afterwards. After all, what will they have to lose?

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Jammie Dodger says...11:45am Wed 30 Apr 14

10 years? And £120? It's an absolutely dispicable punishment for a horrendous crime. I'm not saying we should hang him, but I think that sentence is a joke. And fit him to say he won't do it again all I can say is leaperds don't change there spots.

10 years? And £120? It's an absolutely dispicable punishment for a horrendous crime. I'm not saying we should hang him, but I think that sentence is a joke. And fit him to say he won't do it again all I can say is leaperds don't change there spots.Jammie Dodger

10 years? And £120? It's an absolutely dispicable punishment for a horrendous crime. I'm not saying we should hang him, but I think that sentence is a joke. And fit him to say he won't do it again all I can say is leaperds don't change there spots.

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displayed says...12:40pm Wed 30 Apr 14

Not once but 3 times an each time, he "knew"!

Not once but 3 times an each time, he "knew"!displayed

Not once but 3 times an each time, he "knew"!

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Newportreader says...1:44pm Wed 30 Apr 14

This makes me feel physically sick I knew the guy personally for a short while and you would never of knew. He is a total drain on this planets resources and now I have to pay for him to live also it makes my blood boil. I cant believe this is all he got I have young daughters also and one positive even though its not enough is there is one less piece of scum on the streets in public. On another note this guy dated my step sister who he groomed / brainwashed into believing she is in love with him and will wait for his release she is currently living with this guys parents. Lets just say I have distanced myself from that as much as possible as I cant condone those actions but am powerless to what I can do.

This makes me feel physically sick I knew the guy personally for a short while and you would never of knew. He is a total drain on this planets resources and now I have to pay for him to live also it makes my blood boil. I cant believe this is all he got I have young daughters also and one positive even though its not enough is there is one less piece of scum on the streets in public. On another note this guy dated my step sister who he groomed / brainwashed into believing she is in love with him and will wait for his release she is currently living with this guys parents. Lets just say I have distanced myself from that as much as possible as I cant condone those actions but am powerless to what I can do.Newportreader

This makes me feel physically sick I knew the guy personally for a short while and you would never of knew. He is a total drain on this planets resources and now I have to pay for him to live also it makes my blood boil. I cant believe this is all he got I have young daughters also and one positive even though its not enough is there is one less piece of scum on the streets in public. On another note this guy dated my step sister who he groomed / brainwashed into believing she is in love with him and will wait for his release she is currently living with this guys parents. Lets just say I have distanced myself from that as much as possible as I cant condone those actions but am powerless to what I can do.

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b3talover says...1:51pm Wed 30 Apr 14

Definitely don't think medieval justice is the answer, but I do believe an offence like this should carry an automatic life sentence. Ten years is not enough. I noticed that the men who sprung their mates out of a prison van in Manchester got longer sentences than this individual. I'm all for this "paedophile village" setup they have in the states. When the individual finishes his sentence, he is released into a secure village and has to live out his days as a part of this community. It gives the illusion of freedom, no bars and locks etc, but he cannot leave the "village" The place functions like a normal town with shops etc. They also give them the option to get voluntarily chemically castrated. I think it's a fairly good idea in principle, although I haven't looked into it. I saw it on a Louis Theroux documentary a few years back I think. I really don't like the idea of capital punishment. Death is an easy way out for them.

Definitely don't think medieval justice is the answer, but I do believe an offence like this should carry an automatic life sentence. Ten years is not enough. I noticed that the men who sprung their mates out of a prison van in Manchester got longer sentences than this individual. I'm all for this "paedophile village" setup they have in the states. When the individual finishes his sentence, he is released into a secure village and has to live out his days as a part of this community. It gives the illusion of freedom, no bars and locks etc, but he cannot leave the "village" The place functions like a normal town with shops etc. They also give them the option to get voluntarily chemically castrated. I think it's a fairly good idea in principle, although I haven't looked into it. I saw it on a Louis Theroux documentary a few years back I think. I really don't like the idea of capital punishment. Death is an easy way out for them.b3talover

Definitely don't think medieval justice is the answer, but I do believe an offence like this should carry an automatic life sentence. Ten years is not enough. I noticed that the men who sprung their mates out of a prison van in Manchester got longer sentences than this individual. I'm all for this "paedophile village" setup they have in the states. When the individual finishes his sentence, he is released into a secure village and has to live out his days as a part of this community. It gives the illusion of freedom, no bars and locks etc, but he cannot leave the "village" The place functions like a normal town with shops etc. They also give them the option to get voluntarily chemically castrated. I think it's a fairly good idea in principle, although I haven't looked into it. I saw it on a Louis Theroux documentary a few years back I think. I really don't like the idea of capital punishment. Death is an easy way out for them.

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welshmen says...5:30pm Wed 30 Apr 14

b3talover wrote…

Definitely don't think medieval justice is the answer, but I do believe an offence like this should carry an automatic life sentence. Ten years is not enough. I noticed that the men who sprung their mates out of a prison van in Manchester got longer sentences than this individual. I'm all for this "paedophile village" setup they have in the states. When the individual finishes his sentence, he is released into a secure village and has to live out his days as a part of this community. It gives the illusion of freedom, no bars and locks etc, but he cannot leave the "village" The place functions like a normal town with shops etc. They also give them the option to get voluntarily chemically castrated. I think it's a fairly good idea in principle, although I haven't looked into it. I saw it on a Louis Theroux documentary a few years back I think. I really don't like the idea of capital punishment. Death is an easy way out for them.

If Hanging just stops one child being abused with filth like this then it's worth it, for the lefties, give a choice, Full life term, Castration, or Hang....

[quote][p][bold]b3talover[/bold] wrote:
Definitely don't think medieval justice is the answer, but I do believe an offence like this should carry an automatic life sentence. Ten years is not enough. I noticed that the men who sprung their mates out of a prison van in Manchester got longer sentences than this individual. I'm all for this "paedophile village" setup they have in the states. When the individual finishes his sentence, he is released into a secure village and has to live out his days as a part of this community. It gives the illusion of freedom, no bars and locks etc, but he cannot leave the "village" The place functions like a normal town with shops etc. They also give them the option to get voluntarily chemically castrated. I think it's a fairly good idea in principle, although I haven't looked into it. I saw it on a Louis Theroux documentary a few years back I think. I really don't like the idea of capital punishment. Death is an easy way out for them.[/p][/quote]If Hanging just stops one child being abused with filth like this then it's worth it, for the lefties, give a choice, Full life term, Castration, or Hang....welshmen

b3talover wrote…

Definitely don't think medieval justice is the answer, but I do believe an offence like this should carry an automatic life sentence. Ten years is not enough. I noticed that the men who sprung their mates out of a prison van in Manchester got longer sentences than this individual. I'm all for this "paedophile village" setup they have in the states. When the individual finishes his sentence, he is released into a secure village and has to live out his days as a part of this community. It gives the illusion of freedom, no bars and locks etc, but he cannot leave the "village" The place functions like a normal town with shops etc. They also give them the option to get voluntarily chemically castrated. I think it's a fairly good idea in principle, although I haven't looked into it. I saw it on a Louis Theroux documentary a few years back I think. I really don't like the idea of capital punishment. Death is an easy way out for them.

If Hanging just stops one child being abused with filth like this then it's worth it, for the lefties, give a choice, Full life term, Castration, or Hang....

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Katie Re-Registered says...7:31pm Wed 30 Apr 14

Factoid: under the provisions of Harriet Harman's 2010 Equality Act there are infinitely more laws in this country to protect the rights of paedophiles than there are to protect those of us whose only 'crime' is to not gender conform. Says everything one needs to know about the sexist gender normative patriarchist power 'elite' together with the odd token pseudo-feminists who run it!

Factoid: under the provisions of Harriet Harman's 2010 Equality Act there are infinitely more laws in this country to protect the rights of paedophiles than there are to protect those of us whose only 'crime' is to not gender conform. Says everything one needs to know about the sexist gender normative patriarchist power 'elite' together with the odd token pseudo-feminists who run it!Katie Re-Registered

Factoid: under the provisions of Harriet Harman's 2010 Equality Act there are infinitely more laws in this country to protect the rights of paedophiles than there are to protect those of us whose only 'crime' is to not gender conform. Says everything one needs to know about the sexist gender normative patriarchist power 'elite' together with the odd token pseudo-feminists who run it!

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Sheep'n'wellies says...7:38pm Wed 30 Apr 14

All peados should be branded on the forehead for everyone to see and they should then stick them on a normal wing in prison not the nonces wing

All peados should be branded on the forehead for everyone to see and they should then stick them on a normal wing in prison not the nonces wingSheep'n'wellies

All peados should be branded on the forehead for everyone to see and they should then stick them on a normal wing in prison not the nonces wing

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b3talover says...9:15pm Wed 30 Apr 14

Katie Re-Registered wrote…

Factoid: under the provisions of Harriet Harman's 2010 Equality Act there are infinitely more laws in this country to protect the rights of paedophiles than there are to protect those of us whose only 'crime' is to not gender conform. Says everything one needs to know about the sexist gender normative patriarchist power 'elite' together with the odd token pseudo-feminists who run it!

You really shouldn't try to derail and hijack this debate for your own personal homosexual equality agenda. You really should have more respect. Everyone is aware that equality is important, but you do your movement no favours by shoe-horning it into every single debate. Sometimes it's inappropriate and does more damage than good. In this instance it is very inappropriate and selfish.

[quote][p][bold]Katie Re-Registered[/bold] wrote:
Factoid: under the provisions of Harriet Harman's 2010 Equality Act there are infinitely more laws in this country to protect the rights of paedophiles than there are to protect those of us whose only 'crime' is to not gender conform. Says everything one needs to know about the sexist gender normative patriarchist power 'elite' together with the odd token pseudo-feminists who run it![/p][/quote]You really shouldn't try to derail and hijack this debate for your own personal homosexual equality agenda. You really should have more respect. Everyone is aware that equality is important, but you do your movement no favours by shoe-horning it into every single debate. Sometimes it's inappropriate and does more damage than good. In this instance it is very inappropriate and selfish.b3talover

Katie Re-Registered wrote…

Factoid: under the provisions of Harriet Harman's 2010 Equality Act there are infinitely more laws in this country to protect the rights of paedophiles than there are to protect those of us whose only 'crime' is to not gender conform. Says everything one needs to know about the sexist gender normative patriarchist power 'elite' together with the odd token pseudo-feminists who run it!

You really shouldn't try to derail and hijack this debate for your own personal homosexual equality agenda. You really should have more respect. Everyone is aware that equality is important, but you do your movement no favours by shoe-horning it into every single debate. Sometimes it's inappropriate and does more damage than good. In this instance it is very inappropriate and selfish.

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Mike0408 says...11:47pm Wed 30 Apr 14

so was that 10 years for each rap?? 3 counts of rape so thats 30 years?? but even so 30 years?? murders have been given less than that :/. also i swear i read back a few months ago that another pedophile who had sex with more than this guy was given about 5 years and only had to be on sex offenders list for about 3 years :/. WHERE DO JUDGES GO THEIR FIGURES FROM WHEN SENTENCING PEOPLE?? do they have a system they have to obey by?? or do they make it up as they go along??

so was that 10 years for each rap?? 3 counts of rape so thats 30 years??
but even so 30 years?? murders have been given less than that :/.
also i swear i read back a few months ago that another pedophile who had sex with more than this guy was given about 5 years and only had to be on sex offenders list for about 3 years :/.
WHERE DO JUDGES GO THEIR FIGURES FROM WHEN SENTENCING PEOPLE?? do they have a system they have to obey by?? or do they make it up as they go along??Mike0408

so was that 10 years for each rap?? 3 counts of rape so thats 30 years?? but even so 30 years?? murders have been given less than that :/. also i swear i read back a few months ago that another pedophile who had sex with more than this guy was given about 5 years and only had to be on sex offenders list for about 3 years :/. WHERE DO JUDGES GO THEIR FIGURES FROM WHEN SENTENCING PEOPLE?? do they have a system they have to obey by?? or do they make it up as they go along??

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-trigg- says...3:19pm Thu 1 May 14

This case highlights what I believe to be one of the biggest flaws with sentencing guidelines as they stand. As I understand it he was found guilty of 3 counts of the offence and was sentenced to 10 years for each, however these 3 sentences are to run "concurrently". This happens almost every time someone is convicted of multiple offences and effectively means that once you have committed a crime once there is no additional punishment for committing further offences. EVERY prison sentence should run consecutively so that the more offences you commit, the longer you spend inside.

This case highlights what I believe to be one of the biggest flaws with sentencing guidelines as they stand.
As I understand it he was found guilty of 3 counts of the offence and was sentenced to 10 years for each, however these 3 sentences are to run "concurrently".
This happens almost every time someone is convicted of multiple offences and effectively means that once you have committed a crime once there is no additional punishment for committing further offences.
EVERY prison sentence should run consecutively so that the more offences you commit, the longer you spend inside.-trigg-

This case highlights what I believe to be one of the biggest flaws with sentencing guidelines as they stand. As I understand it he was found guilty of 3 counts of the offence and was sentenced to 10 years for each, however these 3 sentences are to run "concurrently". This happens almost every time someone is convicted of multiple offences and effectively means that once you have committed a crime once there is no additional punishment for committing further offences. EVERY prison sentence should run consecutively so that the more offences you commit, the longer you spend inside.

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sunrise123 says...3:51pm Thu 1 May 14

Castrate the scumbag!

Castrate the scumbag!sunrise123

Castrate the scumbag!

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b3talover says...4:27pm Thu 1 May 14

Mike0408 wrote…

so was that 10 years for each rap?? 3 counts of rape so thats 30 years?? but even so 30 years?? murders have been given less than that :/. also i swear i read back a few months ago that another pedophile who had sex with more than this guy was given about 5 years and only had to be on sex offenders list for about 3 years :/. WHERE DO JUDGES GO THEIR FIGURES FROM WHEN SENTENCING PEOPLE?? do they have a system they have to obey by?? or do they make it up as they go along??

Yeah, when I read it originally it seemed like 10 years. On re-reading it suggests 30. I think the Argus updated this.

[quote][p][bold]Mike0408[/bold] wrote:
so was that 10 years for each rap?? 3 counts of rape so thats 30 years??
but even so 30 years?? murders have been given less than that :/.
also i swear i read back a few months ago that another pedophile who had sex with more than this guy was given about 5 years and only had to be on sex offenders list for about 3 years :/.
WHERE DO JUDGES GO THEIR FIGURES FROM WHEN SENTENCING PEOPLE?? do they have a system they have to obey by?? or do they make it up as they go along??[/p][/quote]Yeah, when I read it originally it seemed like 10 years. On re-reading it suggests 30. I think the Argus updated this.b3talover

Mike0408 wrote…

so was that 10 years for each rap?? 3 counts of rape so thats 30 years?? but even so 30 years?? murders have been given less than that :/. also i swear i read back a few months ago that another pedophile who had sex with more than this guy was given about 5 years and only had to be on sex offenders list for about 3 years :/. WHERE DO JUDGES GO THEIR FIGURES FROM WHEN SENTENCING PEOPLE?? do they have a system they have to obey by?? or do they make it up as they go along??

Yeah, when I read it originally it seemed like 10 years. On re-reading it suggests 30. I think the Argus updated this.

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Keith P says...4:37pm Thu 1 May 14

b3talover wrote…

Mike0408 wrote…

so was that 10 years for each rap?? 3 counts of rape so thats 30 years?? but even so 30 years?? murders have been given less than that :/. also i swear i read back a few months ago that another pedophile who had sex with more than this guy was given about 5 years and only had to be on sex offenders list for about 3 years :/. WHERE DO JUDGES GO THEIR FIGURES FROM WHEN SENTENCING PEOPLE?? do they have a system they have to obey by?? or do they make it up as they go along??

Yeah, when I read it originally it seemed like 10 years. On re-reading it suggests 30. I think the Argus updated this.

It say that the sentences will run concurrently i.e. All that the same time. If he was to serve thirty years the sentences would be set to run consequently

[quote][p][bold]b3talover[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Mike0408[/bold] wrote:
so was that 10 years for each rap?? 3 counts of rape so thats 30 years??
but even so 30 years?? murders have been given less than that :/.
also i swear i read back a few months ago that another pedophile who had sex with more than this guy was given about 5 years and only had to be on sex offenders list for about 3 years :/.
WHERE DO JUDGES GO THEIR FIGURES FROM WHEN SENTENCING PEOPLE?? do they have a system they have to obey by?? or do they make it up as they go along??[/p][/quote]Yeah, when I read it originally it seemed like 10 years. On re-reading it suggests 30. I think the Argus updated this.[/p][/quote]It say that the sentences will run concurrently i.e. All that the same time. If he was to serve thirty years the sentences would be set to run consequentlyKeith P

b3talover wrote…

Mike0408 wrote…

so was that 10 years for each rap?? 3 counts of rape so thats 30 years?? but even so 30 years?? murders have been given less than that :/. also i swear i read back a few months ago that another pedophile who had sex with more than this guy was given about 5 years and only had to be on sex offenders list for about 3 years :/. WHERE DO JUDGES GO THEIR FIGURES FROM WHEN SENTENCING PEOPLE?? do they have a system they have to obey by?? or do they make it up as they go along??

Yeah, when I read it originally it seemed like 10 years. On re-reading it suggests 30. I think the Argus updated this.

It say that the sentences will run concurrently i.e. All that the same time. If he was to serve thirty years the sentences would be set to run consequently

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DavidMclean says...10:37am Fri 2 May 14

Keith P wrote…

b3talover wrote…

Mike0408 wrote…

so was that 10 years for each rap?? 3 counts of rape so thats 30 years?? but even so 30 years?? murders have been given less than that :/. also i swear i read back a few months ago that another pedophile who had sex with more than this guy was given about 5 years and only had to be on sex offenders list for about 3 years :/. WHERE DO JUDGES GO THEIR FIGURES FROM WHEN SENTENCING PEOPLE?? do they have a system they have to obey by?? or do they make it up as they go along??

Yeah, when I read it originally it seemed like 10 years. On re-reading it suggests 30. I think the Argus updated this.

It say that the sentences will run concurrently i.e. All that the same time. If he was to serve thirty years the sentences would be set to run consequently

The word you're looking for is 'consecutively'.

[quote][p][bold]Keith P[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]b3talover[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]Mike0408[/bold] wrote:
so was that 10 years for each rap?? 3 counts of rape so thats 30 years??
but even so 30 years?? murders have been given less than that :/.
also i swear i read back a few months ago that another pedophile who had sex with more than this guy was given about 5 years and only had to be on sex offenders list for about 3 years :/.
WHERE DO JUDGES GO THEIR FIGURES FROM WHEN SENTENCING PEOPLE?? do they have a system they have to obey by?? or do they make it up as they go along??[/p][/quote]Yeah, when I read it originally it seemed like 10 years. On re-reading it suggests 30. I think the Argus updated this.[/p][/quote]It say that the sentences will run concurrently i.e. All that the same time. If he was to serve thirty years the sentences would be set to run consequently[/p][/quote]The word you're looking for is 'consecutively'.DavidMclean

Keith P wrote…

b3talover wrote…

Mike0408 wrote…

so was that 10 years for each rap?? 3 counts of rape so thats 30 years?? but even so 30 years?? murders have been given less than that :/. also i swear i read back a few months ago that another pedophile who had sex with more than this guy was given about 5 years and only had to be on sex offenders list for about 3 years :/. WHERE DO JUDGES GO THEIR FIGURES FROM WHEN SENTENCING PEOPLE?? do they have a system they have to obey by?? or do they make it up as they go along??

Yeah, when I read it originally it seemed like 10 years. On re-reading it suggests 30. I think the Argus updated this.

It say that the sentences will run concurrently i.e. All that the same time. If he was to serve thirty years the sentences would be set to run consequently

The word you're looking for is 'consecutively'.

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jimmysmith says...12:29pm Fri 2 May 14

i just wonder .if his defense barrister Rupert Lowe would be of the same mind if it had been his child this piece of scum had raped ? As for this pedophile i sincerely hope he gets proper justice inside

i just wonder .if his defense barrister Rupert Lowe would be of the same mind if it had been his child this piece of scum had raped ? As for this pedophile i sincerely hope he gets proper justice insidejimmysmith

i just wonder .if his defense barrister Rupert Lowe would be of the same mind if it had been his child this piece of scum had raped ? As for this pedophile i sincerely hope he gets proper justice inside

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newport12123 says...8:44pm Fri 2 May 14

This man was told by his own barrister to plead guilty to three charges by his barrister as if he pleaded guilty to 1 he would of been looking at 15 years not the 5 he will serve FACT

This man was told by his own barrister to plead guilty to three charges by his barrister as if he pleaded guilty to 1 he would of been looking at 15 years not the 5 he will serve FACTnewport12123

This man was told by his own barrister to plead guilty to three charges by his barrister as if he pleaded guilty to 1 he would of been looking at 15 years not the 5 he will serve FACT

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newport12123 says...8:51pm Fri 2 May 14

And that comment was not defending the guy it was just the truth and it shows that the legal system is a joke as in a previous comment HOW WOULD HIS BARRISTER FEEL IF IT WAS HIS CHILD. The man should be locked up him self for defending scum like this no matter how much he was payed by US TAX PAYERS NO DOUBT.

And that comment was not defending the guy it was just the truth and it shows that the legal system is a joke as in a previous comment HOW WOULD HIS BARRISTER FEEL IF IT WAS HIS CHILD. The man should be locked up him self for defending scum like this no matter how much he was payed by US TAX PAYERS NO DOUBT.newport12123

And that comment was not defending the guy it was just the truth and it shows that the legal system is a joke as in a previous comment HOW WOULD HIS BARRISTER FEEL IF IT WAS HIS CHILD. The man should be locked up him self for defending scum like this no matter how much he was payed by US TAX PAYERS NO DOUBT.

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jimmysmith says...12:46am Sat 3 May 14

Katie Re-Registered wrote…

Factoid: under the provisions of Harriet Harman's 2010 Equality Act there are infinitely more laws in this country to protect the rights of paedophiles than there are to protect those of us whose only 'crime' is to not gender conform. Says everything one needs to know about the sexist gender normative patriarchist power 'elite' together with the odd token pseudo-feminists who run it!

a true fact is this scientists did a survey on over a thousand pedophiles in prison and over 90 per cent were also found to be gay ,this is not a dig at you or any one else im just stating a fact .its easilly googled

[quote][p][bold]Katie Re-Registered[/bold] wrote:
Factoid: under the provisions of Harriet Harman's 2010 Equality Act there are infinitely more laws in this country to protect the rights of paedophiles than there are to protect those of us whose only 'crime' is to not gender conform. Says everything one needs to know about the sexist gender normative patriarchist power 'elite' together with the odd token pseudo-feminists who run it![/p][/quote]a true fact is this scientists did a survey on over a thousand pedophiles in prison and over 90 per cent were also found to be gay ,this is not a dig at you or any one else im just stating a fact .its easilly googledjimmysmith

Katie Re-Registered wrote…

Factoid: under the provisions of Harriet Harman's 2010 Equality Act there are infinitely more laws in this country to protect the rights of paedophiles than there are to protect those of us whose only 'crime' is to not gender conform. Says everything one needs to know about the sexist gender normative patriarchist power 'elite' together with the odd token pseudo-feminists who run it!

a true fact is this scientists did a survey on over a thousand pedophiles in prison and over 90 per cent were also found to be gay ,this is not a dig at you or any one else im just stating a fact .its easilly googled

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-trigg- says...2:00pm Thu 8 May 14

newport12123 wrote…

And that comment was not defending the guy it was just the truth and it shows that the legal system is a joke as in a previous comment HOW WOULD HIS BARRISTER FEEL IF IT WAS HIS CHILD. The man should be locked up him self for defending scum like this no matter how much he was payed by US TAX PAYERS NO DOUBT.

It is a basic tenet of our legal system that everyone is entitled to qualified representation in court and that defence is conducted to the best of that representative's abilities I've often wondered how a barrister manages to conduct the defence of someone who has committed such a crime and doing so in the knowledge that the person they are defending is probably guilty. It is a mark of their professionalism that they are able to do so, and don't forget that without a qualified advocate to act for the defence there could be no trial, no conviction and no sentence.

[quote][p][bold]newport12123[/bold] wrote:
And that comment was not defending the guy it was just the truth and it shows that the legal system is a joke as in a previous comment HOW WOULD HIS BARRISTER FEEL IF IT WAS HIS CHILD. The man should be locked up him self for defending scum like this no matter how much he was payed by US TAX PAYERS NO DOUBT.[/p][/quote]It is a basic tenet of our legal system that everyone is entitled to qualified representation in court and that defence is conducted to the best of that representative's abilities
I've often wondered how a barrister manages to conduct the defence of someone who has committed such a crime and doing so in the knowledge that the person they are defending is probably guilty.
It is a mark of their professionalism that they are able to do so, and don't forget that without a qualified advocate to act for the defence there could be no trial, no conviction and no sentence.-trigg-

newport12123 wrote…

And that comment was not defending the guy it was just the truth and it shows that the legal system is a joke as in a previous comment HOW WOULD HIS BARRISTER FEEL IF IT WAS HIS CHILD. The man should be locked up him self for defending scum like this no matter how much he was payed by US TAX PAYERS NO DOUBT.

It is a basic tenet of our legal system that everyone is entitled to qualified representation in court and that defence is conducted to the best of that representative's abilities I've often wondered how a barrister manages to conduct the defence of someone who has committed such a crime and doing so in the knowledge that the person they are defending is probably guilty. It is a mark of their professionalism that they are able to do so, and don't forget that without a qualified advocate to act for the defence there could be no trial, no conviction and no sentence.

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